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Device and Method for Sealing Containers

Technology Benefits

Economical, convenient, and easy-to-useSuitable for use on lids of gallon and quart sized cansConveniently houses a can/bottle opener toolVery inexpensive to produce

Technology Application

Useful for closing a paint can or any cylindrical container with a flat, round lid

Detailed Technology Description

Researchers at the University of North Dakota have developed a tool for the easy, convenient and secure closure of paint cans. Conventionally, paint cans and other cylindrical containers are sealed by striking a lid with blunt force, thereby driving the lid into frictional engagement with a corresponding opening in the container. Many times, this results in the uneven applications of force, splattering of contents and incomplete sealing. Our technology is a simple, light-weight device, conical in shape, which allows the impact from a hammer to be distributed evenly around the entire edge of the lid, allowing for a quick and secure seal. In addition, a standard sized paint can opener is stored inside the device for convenient storage and use.

Supplementary Information

Patent Number: US20140215975A1
Application Number: US13757407A
Inventor: Lupelow, Michael
Priority Date: 1 Feb 2013
Priority Number: US20140215975A1
Application Date: 1 Feb 2013
Publication Date: 7 Aug 2014
IPC Current: B65B006702 | B65B000728
US Class: 053485 | 053390
Assignee Applicant: University of North Dakota,Grand Forks | University of North Dakota,Grand Forks
Title: Device and Method for Sealing Containers
Usefulness: Device and Method for Sealing Containers
Summary: Device for sealing a container i.e. paint tin (claimed), during household painting projects. Can also be used for sealing a drum and a barrel.
Novelty: Device for sealing paint tin during household painting projects, has frusto-conical housing comprising hollow large diameter end with raised inner unit, where outer diameter of hollow large diameter end is between specific range

Industry

Electronics

Sub Category

3C/Gadgets

Application No.

US13757407A

*Abstract

The University of North Dakota is actively seeking companies to commercialize a new technology that seals paint cans and other cylindrical containers having a separate lid that fits into a specially adapted opening.

*Principal Investigator

Name: Michael Lupelow

Department:

Country/Region

USA